Quote by Flannery O'Connor

Conviction without experience makes for harshness.

Conviction without experience makes for harshness.

Summary

This quote suggests that having strong opinions or beliefs without any personal experience can lead to being judgmental or inflexible in one's perspective. It implies that knowledge gained from personal experiences helps to develop empathy and understanding, fostering a more compassionate and open-minded approach towards others. Without experiential understanding, convictions can be rigid and lacking in nuance, potentially causing harm or insensitivity towards others who have had different experiences. Therefore, this quote emphasizes the importance of lived experiences in shaping one's convictions and how they influence our interactions with others.

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Experience

By Flannery O'Connor

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